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RPD: The LMG Adapts to Modern Combat

RPD: The LMG Adapts to Modern Combat

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Published on July 30, 2021
Duration: 22:40

This video analyzes the Chinese Type 56 RPD, focusing on its design principles and Soviet adoption rather than Chinese use. It delves into the RPD's role as a squad support weapon, its adoption alongside the SKS and AK due to the effectiveness of the 7.62x39mm cartridge for infantry roles. The analysis highlights the RPD's gas-operated, flapper-locked mechanism, its belt-fed system with a 100-round drum carrier, and the rationale behind its fixed barrel design for controlled bursts. The video also touches upon its replacement by the RPK as a more logistically sound option.

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